Chocolate Chip Brownies

A community recipe by Psappha

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

These are the chocolate brownies I grew up with and therefore another of my mother's recipes. However, after trying them, we are both complete converts to Nigella's delicious and gooey Snow Flecked Brownies in Feast. But, I am still posting the old recipe as it makes for brownies that are easier to serve at large gatherings as they are not very gooey. I also enjoy the incorporated nuts. And, after all, the world can't have too many brownie recipes!

Ingredients

Serves: 6-12

¾ cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium eggs
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method

Chocolate Chip Brownies is a community recipe submitted by Psappha and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Preheat oven to 350F/180C/Gas Mark 4 Combine flour, soda, and salt in small bowl In a small saucepan, bring butter, sugar, and water JUST to a boil and remove from heat. Add half of the chocolate chips and the vanilla and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well to incorporate. Gradually blend in the flour. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and the nuts. Scrape into the greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. When the brownies are cool, cut them into squares and enjoy.